Kickoff Meeting for Troop 407 2018-2019 Scouting Year (JKM)
Wear your full Class A uniform. Let's start this year looking sharp!
This will be an important information sharing time for everyone planning to be
involved in Troop 407 during this coming year.
All Scouts must bring:

At least one parent, preferably both

$90 annual dues: make checks to "Troop 407, BSA"

Updated Scout Profile information forms which were sent to you in the mail.
Please provide us with all of the requested information. Many
forms that we must file with the Council throughout the year require
this information and it is much easier to collect it all now.
Legible entries in a brightly colored pen will greatly ease data entry.

If you did not attend summer camp with us, or used last year's medical form to do so, a new complete Annual Health and Medical Record.

Those scouts (First Class and above) interested in running for SPL or ASPL, come prepared to speak about your qualifications and ideas.

Saturday 9/8
10am - 10pm

Huntington Beach

Join all of your troop friends for a day and evening at the beach.
Some will drive, some will ride bikes, all will have fun! Those who are interested will start at The Pond in Anaheim and ride the Santa Ana River Trail to Huntington Beach.
We will gather at Huntington Beach for play, a burger and dog BBQ, and s'mores. Bring the whole family.
We need committment from some parents to go early and claim a fire pit and some to make the food happen. (JKM)
Get flyer.

Day hike to Mt. Williamson. (Doug)
This is an easy, but scenic hike that is open to scouts and family members of all hiking abilities. The hike is about 5 miles with 1600 feet of elevation. The trailhead is at Islip Saddle on the Angeles Crest Highway. Bring your Ten Essentials, water, and trail lunch.

Tuesday 9/18
6:30pm - 7:30pm

CUCC
Basement

Patrol Leaders' Council meeting (SPL)
SPL, ASPL, all PLs, Scribe, SM, ASMs.
Come prepared with lots of ideas for exciting meetings and ready to finalize campouts for January through June.

Campout at Lake Mead. (Mark)
Come join us for the resurrection of an old troop tradition!
We will camp on a beach on an island in the middle of Lake Mead and spend the days playing in the water and exploring the island.
We will have boats and equipment so people can waterski and tube ride. We will have a single troop-wide menu planned by the adults.
Bring your swim trunks, sunscreen, hat, ground cloth and sleeping bag, cup, bowl, and spork. And sunscreen and a beach chair. Also bring sunscreen.
Get flyer.

Service project to help setup and tear down for the Padua Art Fiesta (John C).
This event is put on by the Claremont Museum of Art.
We help setup tables and chairs, art displays, umbrellas, etc in the morning before
the event starts and then help put it all away in the afternoon when it is over.

Campout. Come join the pumpkin games at the 6th Annual Great Pumpkin Smash. This will be a super fun weekend of patrol events and competitions that all involve mutilating pumpkins.
$40 camping fee per person due by Oct 9. Normal patrol cooking arrangements and costs.

Scout Sunday (JKM).
All scouts are expected to attend to show support and thanks to our sponsoring church.
We will attend the 10am service as a group in full, neat, dress Class A uniform.
We will all act as ushers and greeters before the service and some of us will participate as acolytes, as readers, and leading the Children's Celebration.
We are hosting the "coffee" after the service so plan to stay until about 11:30.

Tuesday 2/5
6:30pm - 8:00pm

CUCC
Refectory

Court of Honor (Angelique Barnum)
Come celebrate the achievements of our Scouts and enjoy dinner and dessert with all of the
Troop families.

Open House at the College of Veterinary Medicine
Earn Veterinary Medicine Merit Badge and learn all about possible careers in veterinary Medicine. Register and attend on your own.
For more information visit www.westernu.edu/cvmopenhouse.

Saturday 4/6 5-6pm
Sunday 4/7 noon-1pm

CUCC/CHS

Service Project: Move tables and chairs from CUCC to CHS Saturday evening and back Sunday noon. (???)

BASH! All parents and adult friends of the Troop are
invited to this BYOM (bring your own meat!) barbeque and party. Come get
to know all of the adults involved in Troop 407. This will also be an
opportunity to participate in the council Friends of Scouting campaign.
(See the mailing coming home for details)

Court of Honor (Jamie Sutherland)
Come celebrate the achievements of our Scouts and enjoy dinner, dessert and the awards with all of the
Troop families.

Tuesday 6/11
7:30pm - 9:00pm

CUCC
Basement

Troop meeting. Service Patrol: Vipers

Tuesday 6/18
5:30pm - 9:00pm

Meet at
CUCC

Evening Hike. (JKM)
We will take the Evey Canyon trail from Mt Baldy Road to the top of Potato Mountain,
watch the sunset and the lights of the valley come on, and then hike back down, arriving just as it gets dark.
It is about 5 miles round trip. Bring water, snacks, and your Ten Essentials.
We need enough parents to drive the group to the trailhead and at least two adults to hike.

Tuesday 6/25
7:30pm - 9:00pm

CUCC
Basement

Summer Camp preparation meeting (Mark).
All scouts and adults attending Summer Camp must be present. It would be a good idea for a parent to attend as well.
Come with all completed paperwork, an advancement plan for the week, tent buddy preferences, and transportation plans.

Sunday 6/30
7:30am - 9:00am

CUCC

Service project for our sponsoring organization. We need to setup tables and chairs on Sixth Street for a block party and picnic.
Many hands will make this go quickly. Come back at 11:00 to eat and play games.

Tuesdays
7/1 - 9/1

Regular Tuesday night meetings will not be held during July & August.
Please check this site often for information regarding Troop day or evening
activities between now and when school starts.

Sun 7/14 - Sat 7/20

Camp Whitsett

Summer Camp. (Mark)
Join us for an awesome week of fun and advancement at Summer Camp. There will be lots of opportunity for advancement, fun, and fellowship.

Kickoff Meeting for Troop 407 2019-2020 Scouting Year
Wear your full Class A uniform. Let's start this year looking sharp!
This will be an important information sharing time for everyone planning to be involved in Troop 407 during this coming year.
Every youth must bring at least one parent. (JKM)